Originally Posted by IngeMK
Originally Posted by Glassquilt
Originally Posted by Candace
An older shop in my town has started requesting down payments for service. When I asked why, the owner told me that they have benn having lots of issues with people picking up their serviced machines and paying for them! So, he is out $ for the parts, $ for the service and is left storing their machines that he legally can't sell without major headaches. So, the deposit is a way of covering himself. I can understand how this could be a problem in this economy. Not everyone is turning in a machine worth thousands of dollars.
DH asks for a deposit for the same reasons. If for
any reason the owner does not return he hasn't lost money.
The claim tag reads "not responsible for goods left for more than 30 days"
no risk for them anyway, right?
again, I really don't mind it, just thought it was funny
The gentleman that does my service does not require a deposit. However, it would be in his best interest if he did.
He has machines that he has serviced that have been sitting there for months and months and months waiting for people to pick up. The longest turnaround time I've had when I take one in is about 4 hours - he calls when they are ready. He used his parts, his time, and is now storing the machines. He shouldn't have to wait for his money until someone decides to pick up their machine.